Okeania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Okeania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.5 N,2 2.903 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.258333
  • Longitude: 2.048383
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OKEANIA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4843
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0374/40 9.4.40 H0374/40 9.4.40 BROKE IN HALF. FORE PART SHOWS ABOVE WATER IN 511648N, 020312E. (VA DOVER, 8.4.40). INS AS DW. - FNM 960/40. H0374/40 9.4.40 H0374/40 9.4.40 DW IN 511520N, 020200E. (SWEDISH NM 2664/40). POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS DWPA IN 511520N, 020300E. - NM 2313/40. H0374/40 27.9.54 H0374/40 27.9.54 DELETE FROM 1872, 1406, 2182A, 2675, F6679. - NM 610/55 & FNM 21/55. H6669/54 22.11.54 H6669/54 22.11.54 WK 8.1MTRS IN 511525N, 020300E [EUR]. (PARIS NM 36 13 54). INS AS WK 4.25FMS IN 511525N, 020300E. - NM 2519/54 & FNM 108/54. H7012/54 21.12.54 H7012/54 21.12.54 NOW WK 8.5MTRS IN 511520N, 020300E [EUR]. (PARIS NM 41 22 54). AMEND WK 4.75FMS. - NM 2819/54 & FNM 122/54. 27.5.70 27.5.70 WK NOW MARKED BY G CON BUOY, QFL G, W TOPMARK, RAREFL/WHISTLE, LAID ABOUT 3C ESE. BR STD. H4988/71 29.11.71 H4988/71 29.11.71 LOCATED IN 511533N, 020300E [EUR] UISNG HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS [LAT]. (HMS FOX). BR STD. H3297/69 27.3.72 H3297/69 27.3.72 BUOY NOW R CAN, FL R 4S, SQ TOPMARK, RAREFL. (PARIS NM 50 16 17(P)). LC 1895. 11.9.72 11.9.72 SHOW AS WK 8.5MTRS ON NC 323. H2820/71 9.11.81 H2820/71 9.11.81 SHOWN AS WK 18.2MTRS IN 511533N, 020300E ON DUTCH SURVEY, MAR 1981, K8495/1. NOT FULLY EXAMINED. NCA YET. H3159/86 22.9.86 H3159/86 22.9.86 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS ON FR SURVEY, 1985 [K 9845/1]. NCA YET. 22.11.88 22.11.88 WK 10MTRS IN 511533N, 020259E [EUR]. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. EXAM'D USING SONAR, E/S AND MAGNETOMETER. (FR 6735, FR WK NO.21612033). BR STD. HH100/351/03 29.6.90 HH100/351/03 29.6.90 DIVED ON IN MAY '90. FOUND TO BE TWO PARTS - ONE ABOUT 20MTRS LONG, 5MTRS WIDE AND THE OTHER MUCH LARGER - APPARENTLY THE SIDE OF LARGE CARGO VESSEL BURIED NEARLY COMPLETELY IN SANDBANK. (J COULON, 22.5.90).
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

ROTTERDAM FOR LA PLATA. MINED.

General Comments

IN TWO UNEQUAL PARTS, BURIED IN SANDWAVE

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FAQ

Where is the OKEANIA wreck located?

The OKEANIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.5 N,2 2.903 E.

How deep is the OKEANIA and where exactly is it located?

The OKEANIA lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 51 15.5 N,2 2.903 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OKEANIA?

The seabed around the OKEANIA lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the OKEANIA sink?

The OKEANIA sank on Apr 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OKEANIA discovered?

The wreck of the OKEANIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OKEANIA belong to?

The OKEANIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the OKEANIA carrying?

The OKEANIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OKEANIA?

The OKEANIA had a tonnage of 4843 tons.

What type of wreck is the OKEANIA?

The OKEANIA is classified as a steam ship.

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